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The Mieko Residences

Wellbeing. Home. Belonging.

The Melbourne Journal
Art, interiors, hotels, and the art of living well.

 
 

Art

Emotional architecture that lives with you.

Design

Interiors shaped for everyday life.

The Little Gold Book

Hotels, places, and ways of living in Melbourne.

Real Estate

Property events and private encounters by The Mieko Gallery.


 

The Chamber

On the governance of the self

 

Intellect

Clarity is born where reading leads,
From studied thought and chosen needs.
Not all who speak have learned to see,
Discernment grows in quiet company.

The mind, once trained, refuses noise,
Selects its truths, withdraws its voice.
What’s understood needs no defence,
For wisdom stands in confidence.

Faith

Faith walks calmly into time,
Neither hurried nor confined.
What is written finds its place,
Unafraid of speed or pace.

Trust refines the waiting heart,
Knowing loss and gain both part.
What is meant will always stay,
What is not will drift away.

Beauty

Beauty is found in measured grace,
In how one holds both time and space.
The way one enters, how one leaves,
What’s kept intact, not what deceives.

Manners refine what wealth cannot,
They mark the self that time forgot.
True elegance, both firm and kind,
Is discipline made visible in mind.

Strength

Strength endures where others bend,
It does not rush, it does not end.
Forged by effort, shaped by will,
It stands composed, unbroken still.

No need for force, no need for fear,
What’s built with care remains sincere.
The strongest forms are rarely loud,
They rise unchanged, untouched, unbowed.

 

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Step Into Private Sky Society

Founded in Melbourne 2011, Private Sky Society is an intimate, women-led enclave where elegance, discretion, and presence converge.

Here, etiquette becomes art. Conversation flows uninterrupted. Laughter lingers. Inspiration finds you. Gatherings are private, intentional, and alive: a sanctuary where being present is everything.

L’heure du The Fundraiser event
by Sha Mieko x Le Style magazine, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts

From sunlit equestrian fields to curated international art soirees, Life Members and their companions move effortlessly through experiences reserved for those who seek depth, beauty, and connection.

Constellation

Our members shine like stars across lush afternoon gatherings, private galleries, and bespoke equestrian moments. They are the heartbeat of Private Sky Society, a constellation of vision, elegance, and quiet influence.

Every bespoke wedding, intimate affair, and curated celebration is crafted with intention, where every detail whispers refinement and every presence is treasured. Join us.


The Library

Private Sky Society books and magazines

An archive of books and magazines shaped by culture, architecture, equestrian philosophy, and reflective living.

 

Magazine Edition, Renaissance

Renaissance

The latest magazine edition of The Mieko Gallery is anchored in three enduring pillars: Wellbeing, Home, and Belonging.

Through cultural reflection, equestrian philosophy, poetry, and design, Renaissance explores renewal as a return to calm, discernment, and a life shaped with intention.

This edition is an invitation into quieter forms of strength, where beauty regulates the mind, home becomes sanctuary, and belonging is chosen with grace.


The Mieko Gallery Magazine, Edition: GEN•IUS

Behold the publication, GEN•IUS, a visual manifesto of creativity, it gleams like an ancient jewel of brilliance, reflecting the bold, visionary spirit of Gen Y–Z innovators, dreamers, and rule-breakers quietly shaping the future. Every detail is crafted to spark curiosity, celebrate originality, and invite you into the world where brilliance unfolds.

From espresso conversations with Gen Z in luxury hospitality to explorations of equestrian elegance, poetry in motion, music for the visionary and more. GEN•IUS captures the creativity, courage, and curiosity that define today’s trailblazers.

Magazine Edition, GEN•IUS


Magazine Edition: The World Of The Mieko Gallery

The World Of The Mieko Gallery

The inaugural edition of The World of The Mieko Gallery sets the foundation for a considered way of living; one shaped by culture, discernment, and quiet strength. Through reflective essays, architectural and artistic studies, and equestrian philosophy, it introduces a brave, new universe.

Part manifesto, part archive, this edition establishes The Mieko Gallery as a place of orientation where art, design, and the art of living well are explored with restraint, depth, and clarity of purpose.


Time

The Time edition of The Mieko Gallery explores the discipline of becoming a good rider where timing, patience, and presence shape the relationship between human and horse. Through equestrian philosophy, reflective practice, and cultural observation, this edition considers time not as speed or urgency, but as attunement.

Time is about listening, waiting, and learning to move in rhythm than force. It reflects on trust built over seasons, communication beyond words, and the quiet intelligence required to ride well; in the saddle and in life.

Magazine Edition, Time


BRAVE: Beyond Aesthetics book

BRAVE: Beyond Aesthetics

BRAVE is a reflective journey through aesthetics shaped by travel, observation, and lived experience. Moving across cultures, interiors, landscapes, and moments in time, Sha Mieko explores how beauty is never accidental and how meaning reveals itself when we learn to trust, let go, and remain present.

Rather than conforming to what society deems beautiful or acceptable, BRAVE examines the courage it takes to see differently. To appreciate restraint over excess, depth over display, and authenticity over approval. It is a meditation on how aesthetics are formed; not only by design, but by belief, patience, and inner alignment.

BRAVE is a book written for those who understand that true bravery lies in choosing one’s own lens — and standing calmly within it.


The Lens

On moments of excellence

 

Richard Mille & AlUla Moments

Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo

Set for 16–18 Jan 2026, this modern polo tournament unites elite athleticism and desert elegance beneath the iconic sandstone landscapes of UNESCO World Heritage‑listed AlUla. Expect world‑class players, fashion and culture.

Ride into UNESCO AlUla

Victoria Racing Club (VRC)

Flemington to shine first-ever New Year’s Eve Twilight Racing

Ring in 2026 at Flemington Racecourse! First-ever twilight racing, live entertainment, elevated dining. and fireworks combine for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.

Join the Celebration

Bentley Motors

Bentley Flying Spur Sets Arctic Winter Lap Record

On an ice-covered circuit just shy of the Arctic Circle, the Bentley Flying Spur rewrote winter performance, setting a new lap record in full production form.

View through The Lens

Max KÜHNER (AUT) & Eic Cooley

Kühner Conquers London

Max Kühner delivered a masterclass in precision at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ London, guiding EIC Cooley Jump the Q to victory with a decisive 2nd-round that eclipsed a world-class field.

See the Moment

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Zaha Hadid Architects Design the First Vertex Hotel

Unveiling the Vertex Hotel, an architectural study in restraint, tech and environmental integration for NOT A HOTEL’s new hospitality vision in Okinawa.

Observe the design

International Women’s Day 2026: Balance the Scales

UN Women Australia’s Balance the Scales is a call to dismantle the structures that deny women and girls safety, dignity, and justice; because equality is not a favour, but a foundation for a fairer society.

Stand for Equity